This project is not currently running. To find out about potential opportunities please email Mena Fombo at mena@kwmc.org.uk

Gallery

During the course you will learn how to use a range of industry-standard DSLR cameras and you’ll be supported by a group of inspiring women like yourself! You’ll also get the chance to meet experienced female photographers who can share their top tips for success, offer some inspiration and critique your work.

If you’re looking to become self-employed in the future we can also introduce you to a range of useful enterprise skills.

Following the course you will have the opportunity to work with a career coach who will support you to identify your goals and progress in your personal and professional development.

We will also be commissioning some of the participants to take on pieces of work through our creative agency Eight, which supports emerging creatives to develop skills as well as start getting paid for their work.

We will provide all of the kit, but if you have your own camera and would like bring it then please do so.

Who should apply?

This course is open to self-identifying women aged 18-30, at beginner to intermediate level. This is a supported and safe learning environment so don’t delay – apply today!

Does it cost anything to take part?

Taking part in the course is FREE to you, all thanks to funding from our partners.

The training provided has a value of up to £1,000 per place, so this really is an excellent opportunity. In return all we ask is that you commit to attend the full five days – and naturally that you enjoy yourself as well!

Is childcare provided?

We are able to offer two bursaries of up to £200 to support with childcare costs.

What’s the story behind the programme?

In 2016 the UK start-up Approve.io surveyed 1,009 part-time and full-time freelancers in the UK who had taken on freelance contracts over the past five years. PetaPixel reported that they found:

– 87% of photographers were asked to work for free, with 16% accepting.
– Photographers were more likely to be asked to work for free than those working in other creative practices such as graphic design and film.
– Freelancers under 25, working across a range of disciplines, were twice as likely to be asked to work for free compared to those older than 25.
– 55% of those asked to work for free were women.
– Women were also more likely to agree: 59% of those who did free work were female.

This all-female programme aims to support female creatives to know the value of their work and develop their enterprise skills, as part of an encouraging community of inspiring photographers.